Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Protesters clash with police in Delhi
A large group of protesters, mostly young people, gathered in Delhi to demand the resignation of the Education Minister.
They wanted to march to Parliament but were stopped by the police.
The police used batons, tear gas, and water cannons to control the crowd, which led to many injuries on both sides.
The protesters were upset about a recent exam paper leak and wanted the minister to take responsibility.
Some leaders from the protest group met with a government official who promised to discuss their demands.
The protest caused a lot of disruption in the city, with traffic jams and closed metro stations.
Tens of thousands of protesters demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police used lathis, tear gas, and water cannons to stop the march to Parliament.
The protest turned violent, with brickbatting and vandalism of police vehicles.
Over 100 protesters and police personnel were injured, with some protesters admitted to ICU.
Protest leaders met with Union Health Minister J P Nadda, who assured them their demands would be discussed.
- Who
- Protesters, mostly young men and women, and Delhi Police
- What
- Protest demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Lutyens’ Delhi, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters blame Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for the NEET-UG question paper leak
Protesters
Police and Government
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim police used excessive force with lathis and tear gas, causing injuries.
Police and Government
Police state they had to use force to control the crowd and prevent them from reaching Parliament.
Protest Justification
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak.
Police and Government
Government officials argue that the protest turned violent and disrupted public order.
- Date
- Monday
- Location
- Lutyens’ Delhi, New Delhi
- Protesters
- 50,000+
- Injured Protesters
- 100+
- Injured Police
- 100+
- Key Figures
- Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijeet Dipke, Gitanjali J Angmo
- Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Government Response
- Met with protesters, assured discussion at appropriate level